India’s Trade Reform: Progress, Impact and Future Strategy

Arvind Panagariya ()

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Abstract: I offer a comprehensive analysis of India's trade policy, particularly since 1991, and its impact on the economy. I provide evidence showing that trade liberalization has had a major impact on the quality and availability of goods and on services growth. The evidence on productivity growth in the industrial sector varies across studies, however. I also explain why India lags behind China and what India must do to catch up. The strategy for future liberalization, including a possible U.S.-India free trade area, is discussed.

JEL-codes: F1 F2 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
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Date: 2004-03-05
Note: Type of Document - pdf; pages: 77
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